Header paint?
 

My old headers are looking pretty sweaty, so I was thinking of replacing them, but if I can find a good hi-temp paint that will make them look presentable, I'd definitely go that route.

Any recommendations on a good looking and durable header paint? Also appreciate any tips for painting them, thanks.

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Mark, in the day 2 section on pg 2, there is a lot about paint and coatings under the post:Vintage BB Headers. Couldn't do a link from my phone. In the event you sell them and they are for BB 69 Camaro, let me know, I'd like a ratty but useable set.

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Thanks. The ones I have are for a SB, but they're certainly ratty, lol. Thanks again, I'll check it out.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: markinnaples</div><div class="ubbcode-body">.....any tips for painting them, thanks. </div></div>

We used to hang headers up and heat them from the inside with a propane torch (collector end down). Don't stick torch tip all the way inside the header as that causes the flame to go all funky. After the headers are hot enough that it is uncomfortable to touch then, it's time to start painting. After they are painted, warm them up again. Just don't get them so hot that the paint starts to bubble.

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Thanks John, will keep that in mind. Any special prep work? Mine are pretty gritty looking.

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Just finished painting mine today. I used a industrial coating we use on exhaust gas recirculation burners. I can find out more about the paint tomorrow. I will bake mine in a oven, slow ramp up to 500`F then a slow even cool. Should take 24hrs. Results to follow...

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We always used to lightly sandblast headers before doing the paint process.

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I did a light Glass Bead. This was on a unused pair though. I followed that up with a light scotch- brite then paint. I did a more aggressive blast on the old sett years ago and never liked the rough finish.

Ready for the oven, after baked they should have a bit more gloss... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/pics...3198-image.jpg


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Ceramic coat them and be done.

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Steve, what's that run?